{"podcast":{"title":"Montpelier News Today | 2 Min New | The Daily News Now!","slug":"montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987","podcast_index_feed_id":7598987,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/montpelier-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/montpelier-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1846,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Montpelier News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Montpelier with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, and the stories shaping Vermont’s capital. From breaking developments to community updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and essential headlines—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Montpelier News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T22:21:28.051445+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987"},"episode":{"title":"Bats’ Secret to Long Life and Cancer Resistance | Montpelier News","slug":"bats-secret-to-long-life-and-cancer-resistance-montpelier-news","published_at":"2026-09-03T20:52:26+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/bats-secret-to-long-life-and-cancer-resistance-montpelier-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/bdec038ca39cfb1b","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/d37aa929-eb2b-4bf3-a77d-c6dc62e57566.mp3","summary":"Bats defy biology—living decades without cancer or aging—thanks to extra copies of key immune genes that let them destroy virus-infected and DNA-damaged cells. Scientists at the University of Vermont, with global collaborators, discovered this “arsenal” in bat skin cells, revealing how evolution armed these tiny creatures with supercharged defenses. The breakthrough could unlock new human therapies for cancer and aging, turning a humble little brown bat into a potential savior of longevity science. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bdec038ca39cfb1b","meta_description":"Bats defy biology—living decades without cancer or aging—thanks to extra copies of key immune genes that let them destroy virus-infected and DNA-damaged c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":111,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/episodes/bats-secret-to-long-life-and-cancer-resistance-montpelier-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/bats-secret-to-long-life-and-cancer-resistance-montpelier-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}